Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has created a stimulating environment that covers all areas of learning. She has a variety of resources that children can select independently and help them make decisions about their play.  The childminder builds positive and caring relationships with children. She has a nurturing approach and provides children with lots of attention. The childminder is warm and attentive to children's needs. This helps them to feel secure and they develop a sense of belonging.  The childminder engages parents well and they are very happy with the care and learning that she provides to their children. They are regularly updated on their child's development and they feel involved in their learning.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments at her home and on outings. She provides challenging activities which allow children to have a go and take risks with controlled support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from assessments is not used sharply enough to help children to make even more rapid progress.  The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first begin to attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make even better use of assessment information and help children make even more rapid progress  gather more information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice and promote children's well-being and safety in her care. The childminder is qualified and attends additional training to add to her knowledge. She has a strong drive to improve and continually evaluates her provision. The childminder has plans in place and welcomes suggestions from parents and children to assess what is working well and any areas needed for development. She understands the importance of working with other professionals. The childminder arranges play dates with other highly skilled, experienced childminders to share ideas and help raise the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She chats to them and repeats key words back. The childminder provides a commentary of what children are doing in their play. This helps to support younger children's thinking skills and allows them the time to make sense of their actions. The childminder knows the children well and makes use of their interests to motivate them to learn. For example, she provides many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as learning to grasp writing and cutting tools carefully. Children's mathematical development is continually promoted throughout the daily routine. Children help to count toys as they tidy the room and identify shapes and numbers during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder gathers relevant information from parents relating to children's routines, likes and dislikes. This helps her to support children's emotional needs and they settle in quickly. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and the childminder ensures they get lots of fresh air and exercise. This helps to foster their developing knowledge of leading healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes children out into the local community and to a range of childminding groups. This helps them to learn about the world around them and they develop their social skills. The childminder is a good role model and promotes positive behaviour. She offers praise and encouragement to children and reminds them about their manners. This helps to support children's knowledge of boundaries and rules.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and show a positive attitude towards their learning. Children are happy and well cared for, showing contentment and increasing levels of confidence. Children develop independence as they attempt tasks for themselves, such as handwashing, cutting up fruit and putting on their shoes. These key skills contribute towards preparing children in readiness for their future move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483746 Local authority Halton Inspection number 997569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in the Runcorn area of Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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